The Best Hotels Closest to Glacier Hot Pools in Franz Josef Glacier for 2026

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A motel with a red roof, located in a mountainous area with a clear sky.

A building with a red roof and stone facade, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.

A kitchen with a granite countertop, a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a kettle.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a fan, a green sofa, and a painting on the wall.

1. 58 On Cron Motel

< 0.1 km from Glacier Hot Pools

Sharon

￥14,899

￥17,238 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A neatly made bed with a green throw, a bedside lamp, and a nightstand.

A motel named Aspen Court with a mountain backdrop.

A modern living room with a large window, a black leather sofa, a white round table, and a forest-themed wall mural.

A hotel reception desk with a framed picture of a mountain landscape, a clock, and a sign indicating a 4.7 out of 5 rating from Hotels.com.

2. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

< 0.1 km from Glacier Hot Pools

jignesh

￥22,914

￥26,610 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

3. Rainforest Deluxe

0.2 km from Glacier Hot Pools

Catherine

￥27,900

￥32,085 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A resort with multiple cabins, a palm tree, and mountains in the background.

A paved road leading to a house surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain in the background.

A modern room with two armchairs, a small table, a fireplace, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a nightstand, a mirror, and an air conditioning unit.

4. Franz Josef Oasis

3.2 km from Glacier Hot Pools

Allison

￥15,627

￥18,080 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a TV, a fireplace, and a sliding glass door leading to a patio with outdoor furniture.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, stainless steel sink, and a compact refrigerator.

A building with a flat roof and a small window, surrounded by dense greenery and a mountain in the background.

5. Punga Grove

0.2 km from Glacier Hot Pools

David

￥16,121

￥18,566 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A modern kitchen with a large TV, a coffee machine, and a plant.

A modern bathroom with a double sink, a towel rack, a hairdryer, and a neon sign.

A room with a large window offering a view of a mountainous landscape and a red building.

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a fire feature.

6. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

0.6 km from Glacier Hot Pools

Kelvin

￥7,708

￥8,864 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

An outdoor dining area with tables set for two, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A modern building entrance with wooden paneling, a glass door, and a view of a lush garden.

A modern multi-story building with a wooden exterior, multiple balconies, and a lush surrounding forest.

A modern building with a long corridor and multiple balconies, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.

7. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

0.2 km from Glacier Hot Pools

peter

￥31,110

￥51,640 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A modern cabin-style hotel with a large deck and a mountain backdrop.

A mountain lodge with a signboard indicating 'Glenfern Villas' and 'Inspection Welcome'.

A compact hotel room with a red sofa, a small table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view through the door.

A red sofa with a blue pillow in a room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area with a table and chairs.

8. Glenfern Villas

2.2 km from Glacier Hot Pools

Don

￥22,204

￥25,785 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A spacious living area with multiple sofas and a wooden coffee table, a kitchen with a dining area, and a large window providing natural light.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a sliding glass door to the outdoors.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a wooden coffee table with wine glasses and a bottle, and a stack of firewood.

A spacious wooden cabin with a large dining area, kitchen, and seating area.

9. Westwood Lodge

1.1 km from Glacier Hot Pools

mabel

￥41,440

￥47,656 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A modern house with a wooden deck, large windows, and a view of surrounding greenery.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, toaster, and sink. There's a dining table with chairs and a sofa in the living area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, and a window with a view of greenery.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, a wooden dining table with chairs, and a door leading to a bathroom.

10. Forest View Franz Josef

0.2 km from Glacier Hot Pools

Adam

￥34,338

￥39,489 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A view from inside a building, looking out to a street with houses, trees, and mountains in the background.

A sign for Terrace Hotel & Motel with a mountainous backdrop.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a mountain view.

A hotel room with a bed, a window with curtains, a TV, and a view of mountains and trees.

11. The Terrace

0.4 km from Glacier Hot Pools

Neil

￥18,980

￥21,994 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, overlooking a mountainous landscape with greenery and a view of a snow-capped peak.

A dining area with a glass table and chairs, a sofa with a green pillow, and a view of a wooden fence through large windows.

A resort with multiple bungalow-style buildings, a gravel driveway, and lush greenery including ferns and flowering plants.

A window with a view of a mountain range and a palm tree.

12. 10 Cottages

0.3 km from Glacier Hot Pools

Melissa

￥18,891

￥21,857 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A modern hotel with a hot tub on the deck, wooden exterior, and a bedroom with a bed and nightstand.

A restaurant named 'Mansoon' with outdoor seating and a sign indicating a 2 for 1 gourmet pizza offer.

A modern living room with a wooden coffee table, a sofa with patterned cushions, and a view of a deck and greenery outside.

A modern house with a wooden deck, large windows, and a view of surrounding trees and mountains.

13. Rainforest Retreat

0.2 km from Glacier Hot Pools

Tracy

￥12,278

￥14,120 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A couple seated on a balcony overlooking snow-capped mountains.

A view of a mountainous landscape through a window, with a silhouette of a person in the foreground.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a shower area.

A hotel with a central building and two wings, a parking lot, and surrounding greenery.

14. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

0.3 km from Glacier Hot Pools

Kerry

￥12,685

￥14,631 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A night sky with stars and the Milky Way over a modern building with large windows and a wooden deck.

A living room with a grey sofa, a small table, and a view of a kitchen and outdoor area.

A modern living room with two grey sofas, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs. A kitchen with a stove and sink is visible in the background.

A modern building with a glass facade, surrounded by a natural landscape with trees and a mountain in the background.

15. Franz Alpine Retreat

2.9 km from Glacier Hot Pools

Faye

￥10,730

￥12,580 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A wooden sauna with a bench and a towel on a shelf.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a window with curtains, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A stone pillar in a garden with lush greenery and a wooden deck.

A building with a stone facade, a red roof, and a wooden entrance canopy.

16. Haka House Franz Josef

0.6 km from Glacier Hot Pools

Laurie

￥7,469

￥8,648 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A modern house with a covered patio, a stone pathway, and a view of mountains.

A modern lounge area with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

A stone fireplace with a fire, a wooden ceiling, and a view of lush greenery outside.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and a large window with a view of greenery.

17. Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

0.3 km from Glacier Hot Pools

Mike

￥17,548

￥20,378 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A modern living room with two black leather sofas, a coffee table, and a large window with a view of greenery.

A hotel room with two beds, large windows, and a view of a building outside.

A picnic table in a park with a mountain backdrop.

A well-maintained garden with neatly trimmed bushes and a paved pathway leading to a building with a red roof.

18. Franz Josef Top 10 Holiday Park

1.2 km from Glacier Hot Pools

Darren

￥9,152

￥10,525 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A mountain landscape with a cabin in the foreground.

A room with a large window offering a view of a mountainous landscape, a wooden table, and a chair.

A living room with two sofas, a TV, and a large window offering a mountain view.

A covered outdoor area with a view of mountains and a picnic table.

19. Rainforest Motel

16.3 km from Glacier Hot Pools

Siew

￥6,353

￥7,306 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A bedroom with a large window offering a view of snow-capped mountains and a fenced field.

A building with a stone facade and a metal roof, surrounded by a chain-link fence and a grassy area.

A room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of mountains and trees.

A room with a large window offering a mountain view, a blue sofa, a small table, and a red ottoman.

20. Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

17.6 km from Glacier Hot Pools

Raine

￥8,055

￥9,263 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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Compare popular hotels close to Glacier Hot Pools

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
58 On Cron Motel	9.6 Exceptional 418 reviews	View
Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef	9.6 Exceptional 670 reviews	View
Rainforest Deluxe	9.6 Exceptional 145 reviews	View
Franz Josef Oasis	9.4 Exceptional 701 reviews	View
Punga Grove	9.4 Exceptional 285 reviews	View

Top Glacier Hot Pools Hotel Reviews

The Terrace

8/10 Good

"Staff friendly enough however when we went to ask some more information questions the office was closed, even though their office hours indicated they would be open! Room comfortable, warm & quiet. Handy to walk anywhere in town. A nice stay"

Rainforest Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"This place is stunning. The treehouse 2 BR cabin is amazing, with beautiful furnishings and everything you need. The hot tub on a cold spring night was a treat. Beautiful trees & foliage surround each cabin, so you feel like you're in a private, secluded spot."

Rainforest Deluxe

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay in the deluxe accommodation. Comfy beds and the hot tub was very relaxing. Note that the tvs aren’t smart tvs so you’re limited to local tv. We ate at monsoon both nights and the food was excellent"

Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

10/10 Excellent

"great location and nice spacious accommodation"

Franz Josef Oasis

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely wonderful hotel. Rooms are large and clean. Bathroom has a large whirlpool tub and shower. Has a separate heater. Toiletries are provided. Main bedroom is huge. Has a sitting area with a table. Has a large gas fireplace. A very good breakfast is provided. Room are a fridge and a coffee/ tea making area, Conveniently located close to town and glacier. Staff are friendly, polite and helpful. Highest recommendation"

Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

10/10 Excellent

"Staff super friendly and up to date with road closures."

Punga Grove

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location, spacious clean rooms and good facilities. Friendly and helpful staff."

58 On Cron Motel

10/10 Excellent

"The kitchenette was well equipped and room was spacious for 2. Room was well maintained and clean. Staff was helpful and informative. Toilet has a warmer which is good for cold winter days."

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

10/10 Excellent

"Helpful staff, clean room, clean and spacious kitchen.And FREE COFFEE + MUFFINS + SOUP. There was hardly anyone when we stayed here coz probably it was winter plus it was raining the whole week so we had the whole lounge and kitchen to our selves. They also have lots of games for everyone so you won’t feel bored"

Other attractions near Glacier Hot Pools

Waiho Hot Tubs

9.6/10 (13 reviews)

You can take time to visit Waiho Hot Tubs during your travels to Franz Josef Glacier. Discover the mountain views and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Westcoast Wildlife Centre

8.6/10 (150 reviews)

You can take time to visit Westcoast Wildlife Centre during your travels to Franz Josef Glacier. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

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Our Lady of the Alps

8.6/10 (37 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Franz Josef Glacier with a visit to Our Lady of the Alps. Wander the lakeside or discover the stunning glacier views in this quaint area.

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St James Anglican Church

8.4/10 (39 reviews)

St James Anglican Church is just one of the places to see in Franz Josef Glacier, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

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Waiho Bailey Bridge

After visiting Waiho Bailey Bridge, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Westland Tai Poutini National Park. Take in the museums and glaciers in the area.

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Alex Knob

8.4/10 (8 reviews)

You can take time to visit Alex Knob during your travels to Westland Tai Poutini National Park. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

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Sentinel Rock

8.4/10 (15 reviews)

Find out about the history of Westland Tai Poutini National Park when you take a trip to Sentinel Rock. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Glacier Hot Pools?

Glacier Hot Pools is located in a scenic area of Franz Josef Glacier known for its magnificent mountain views. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 25 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Glacier Hot Pools?

Adjacent to Glacier Hot Pools, Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and free parking. Other good choices close by include Rainforest Retreat and Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Glacier Hot Pools?

Expedia has 25 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Glacier Hot Pools.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Glacier Hot Pools, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Glacier Hot Pools.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Glacier Hot Pools?

For more details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Glacier Hot Pools, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Glacier Hot Pools?

Alex Knob, Lake Pratt, and Roberts Point are beautiful places to appreciate nature. You might plan a visit to Waiho Hot Tubs or Westcoast Wildlife Centre while you're in the area. Our Lady of the Alps and St James Anglican Church are both worth a visit while you're checking out the area.

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Our top choices for Glacier Hot Pools hotels

1. 58 On Cron Motel

2. Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

3. Rainforest Deluxe

4. Franz Josef Oasis

5. Punga Grove

6. Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

7. Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

8. Glenfern Villas

9. Westwood Lodge

10. Forest View Franz Josef

11. The Terrace

12. 10 Cottages

13. Rainforest Retreat

14. Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

15. Franz Alpine Retreat

16. Haka House Franz Josef

17. Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

18. Franz Josef Top 10 Holiday Park

19. Rainforest Motel

20. Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

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Top Glacier Hot Pools Hotel Reviews

The Terrace

Rainforest Retreat

Rainforest Deluxe

Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef

Franz Josef Oasis

Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier

Punga Grove

58 On Cron Motel

Wild Kea Lodge Franz Josef

Other attractions near Glacier Hot Pools

Waiho Hot Tubs

Westcoast Wildlife Centre

Our Lady of the Alps

St James Anglican Church

Waiho Bailey Bridge

Alex Knob

Sentinel Rock

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